Trainer - 1st Shift

Abbott; Plymouth (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage (HIP PPO)

Robust retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Job summary

Abbott's Plymouth, MN-based Structural Heart team seeks a Trainer to deliver on-the-job and classroom instruction in assembly and production. The role includes developing new training programs, maintaining trainee records, and certifying attendees while aligning with QMS/EMS requirements.

You will partner with Engineering and Quality to drive process improvements, perform audits, and support new product or automation introductions. Monday–Thursday shifts and overtime flexibility are expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 4+ years related experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak English; attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated use of standard hand tools and assembly techniques.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and work overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-the-job, skill and classroom training in assembly and production areas.
• Develop and implement new training programs and processes for manufacturing.
• Maintain rosters, examinations, and certification records for trainees.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Training to improve processes.
• Perform regular process audits and support continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

English communication

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Associate degree in Electrical/Mechanical Tech

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Trainer

Divisional Information

Structural Heart Business Mission: Why We Exist

Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life through the design and provision of device and management solutions for the treatment of structural heart disease.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Plymouth, MN, location in the Structural Heart business.

Main Purpose of Role

Under general supervision, performs on-the-job, skill, and classroom training in assembly and production areas. Participates in the development and implementation of new training programs and may introduce new processes and sequences for manufacturing areas. Maintains rosters of training progress, examination as well as certification records, and, in addition, may monitor trainees. Takes initiative to ensure work is done accurately and completely. Apply existing work methods to different known situations. Problems involve recurring, routine situations; usually refers more complex problems to supervisors or more senior level personnel.

What You’ll Work On

• Provides instructional training and assessment/certification support for multiple processes (e.g., automated component attach operations; robotic and machine visual system (i.e., magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging); wirebond, manual assembly, inspection, test and probe).
• Supports the development and administration of various training programs, e.g., production related modules.
• Contacts attendees and department representatives about training programs. Schedules the appropriate classroom and prepares the physical setup. (e.g., New Hire Orientation, Continuous Improvement training. and/or conducting limited classroom training).
• Partners with appropriate Engineering personnel in developing process yield improvement plans.
• Performs regular process audits of personnel, tooling and equipment in assigned areas. Performs inspection of hybrids and disposition per required documentation. May be involved in generating audit action items and participating in the preventative and corrective action associated with audit findings.
• Participates in the development or improvement of process work instructions (i.e., Manufacturing Operation (MO), Engineering Specification (ES), Process Aid (PA)) and training modules (i.e., guides and assessments) in conjunction with Training, Quality, and Engineering.
• Reviews and recommends procedural changes pertaining to all applicable specifications, as well as, communicating all Engineering Change Orders (ECO’s) and Temporary Alert changes to production. Generates ECO’s as requested to facilitate changes.
• Maintains required records and assures operator compliance. Compiles and organizes data to support continuous improvement plans for both process area and individual work cells.
• Participates in the debugging of new automated assembly programs, tooling and new products in conjunction with appropriate Engineering personnel.
• Develops high level of proficiency in Manufacturing Execution System (MES) issues as related to assigned processes. Provides concurrent training to process trainees.
• Performs direct manufacturing operations in support of build schedules as needed.
• May set-up/utilize special test equipment.
• Notifies the department manager of the need to replenish supplies/materials and of any difficulties that cannot be readily corrected.
• Resolves and/or facilitates resolution of problems including identifying causes to prevent re-occurrence.
• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Shift

Monday – Thursday, 8:00AM – 6:30PM

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED
• Minimum 4 years of related work experience or equivalent combination.
• Must be able to demonstrate comprehensive product assembly techniques, related process knowledge, plus a mastery of appropriate skill sets as confirmed by cognizant Engineering and/or Production/Quality Assurance supervisory personnel.
• Demonstrated manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination is required.
• Must be attentive to detail.
• Demonstrated use of standard hand tools used in the assembly of bio-instruments/bio-devices is mandatory.
• Incumbents are required to work cooperatively and productively with others.
• Must be able to multi-task, meet deadlines on multiple projects, and rotate through all jobs performed in the assigned work group as needed.
• Incumbents are required to have demonstrated spelling, punctuation, grammar, basic math/numerical, organizational skills, and a familiarity with standard manufacturing/office equipment and procedures.
• The ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English is also required; this requirement includes clear, understandable speech and demonstrated comprehension skills.
• The ability to successfully pass a reading comprehension pre-employment examination is mandatory.
• The demonstrated ability to provide constructive input/feedback to trainees and all levels of employees is also required.
• The demonstrated ability to understand and comply with applicable U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulations and Company operating procedures, processes, policies and rules is essential.
• Must be able to maintain regular and predictable attendance; the ability work overtime is also required.
• Must have the ability to lift on occasion up to approximately twenty-five pounds.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance. Occasional overtime is a requirement of this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or some college credits in Electrical/Mechanical Technology, or comparable specialized training in and working knowledge of the manufacture of implantable medical devices or equivalent is desired.

The base pay for this position is

$17.85 – $35.75/hour

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Manufacturing

DIVISION: SH Structural Heart

LOCATION: United States > Minnesota > Plymouth : 5050 Nathan Lane N

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday), Work in a clean room environment

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf